JRPGs That Sold Well But Got Terrible Reviews

JRPGs That Sold Well, But Got Terrible Reviews

A list of JRPGs that didn’t live up to the hype that surrounded their pre-release.

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RPGs have evolved over the years, from 2D sprites to vast 3D open worlds. Gone are the pre-rendered backgrounds, linear storylines, and complicated menu systems, replaced by fluid fighting and endless exploration. Japanese Franchises like Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest helped set the stage for several games to come. Along the way, some of these RPGs didn’t quite deliver on the hype built up around them.

Whether it be through a sluggish battle system, poor storylines, or bad play mechanics, some games missed the mark with fans and reviewers alike. Despite being poorly reviewed by critics, the games on this list still experienced great sales. In some cases, it was because of the hype but in others, it was simply because of the name tied to it.

10 Pokemon Black And White (2010)

The wildly popular Pokemon series has been pleasing fans for two decades, but even these beloved pocket monsters have had their negatively reviewed installments. Released for the Nintendo DS, Black and White took collectors to the Unova region, which was based on New York City. Though the games were a commercial success, many critics panned them for a lack of innovation and uninspired designs in the new Pokemon available to capture.

9 Breath Of Fire 3 (1997)

Capcom’s RPG series gained fans through each installment up to the third part in the series. Breath of Fire 3 was released for Playstation One and follows Ryu (a boy with the ability to change into a dragon) on his quest to find out who he is and what his place is in the world, with the help of friends met along the way. Though critics enjoyed the colorful graphics, many criticized the game for a lack of innovative gameplay, citing that it brought nothing new to the genre and both gameplay and storyline were unoriginal.

8 Final Fantasy XIII (2013)

The thirteenth installment in the Final Fantasy Series was released for the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 to largely negative reviews. Set in the floating, fantasy world of Cocoon, the story follows former soldier Lightning as she recruits warriors to take up the fight against the corrupt government body, The Sanctum. Many reviewers enjoyed the graphics and battle system but the game’s storyline was often panned for being overly linear and boring. Some even stated the writer’s tried too hard to avoid typical RPG platitudes.

7 Paper Mario: Sticker Star (2012)

Developed by Nintendo and released for the Nintendo 3DS, Paper Mario: Sticker Star follows Mario and the newly introduced character Kersti as they take up a quest to travel the Mushroom Kingdom in search of the six Royal Stickers, which were stolen and scattered across the land by the ever-dastardly Bowser.

The game was largely criticized by reviewers because it departed from RPG standards established in previous installments. The removal of character progression through experience points and lack of a deeply involved storyline were chief among these complaints.

6 Legend Of Dragoon (1999)

Released by Sony for the original Playstation, Legend of Dragoon follow a group of warriors, led by protagonist Dart, who band together to save the fantasy world of Endiness from destruction. Presented with pre-rendered backgrounds and 3D characters, the game was praised for its graphics at the time, however, the gameplay was often criticized. The high frequency of random encounters, quick-time events that required incredibly precise button mashing, and a lack of originality were often cited as downfalls among reviewers.

5 Dragon Quest X (2012)

Much like Final Fantasy XI and XIV, the developers of Dragon Quest X took the game online for the first time. The MMORPG allowed players to interact online, form parties, and participate in quests together. Reviewers found the graphics appealing though the game was criticized for glitchy gameplay, the need for excessive level building through random encounters, and clumsy controls, especially when communicating with other players in-game. Thus far, Dragon Quest X has not yet made it to the U.S. Whether or not this has to do with the poor reception has yet to be determined.

4 Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles (2003)

Building on the freshly repaired relationship with Nintendo, SquareEnix released Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles on the Gamecube with gameplay that utilized the system’s connectivity with the Gameboy Advance. Players take control of a caravan of adventurers who set out on a quest to rid the fantasy world of a deadly parasite. Though many critics enjoyed the graphics and fairytale style of the story, many criticized the use of Gameboy Advances as controllers, calling the use of extra hardware clunky and uncomfortable. A rerelease of the title for the Switch and Playstation 4 saw little in the way of improvements.

3 Dirge Of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII (2006)

A fan favorite among Final Fantasy enthusiasts, the announcement that Vincent Valentine would get his own game set in the world of Final Fantasy VII was met with a great amount of hype. The story revolves around Deepground, an organization that wants to wake up a creature known as Omega who has the ability to destroy the world.

Deepground wants Vincent out of the way first. The game was largely criticized for its poor gameplay, convoluted plot, and lack of intelligence in enemy AI. Despite these problems, Derge of Cerberus sold well because of the connection to the massively popular Final Fantasy VII.

2 Dawn Of Mana (2006)

Released for Playstation 2, Dawn of Mana follows Keldric as he takes up a quest to close a portal to the Land of Darkness. Though its predecessor Secret of Mana is often hailed for its colorful, watercolor graphics and fun, innovative gameplay, this sequel met with poor reviews from critics and gamers alike. The bright characters and graphics were still there, along with a quality musical score. However, gameplay mechanics were mundane and often called uncooperative, while the level designs were described as bland and sometimes chaotic.

1 Final Fantasy XIV (2010)

The fourteenth installment in the Final Fantasy series was the second to be presented as an MMORPG (following Final Fantasy XI) and allowed players to create their own avatar and explore the massive world of Eorzea.

Here, players could interact with each other and band together to face threats from invasion forces and complete missions. While the game’s potential was seen by many critics, the execution was widely considered a failure. Gameplay, interface, and the sense that the game was released before it was finished were the reasons most common in reviews. A complete overhaul of the game was later released that repaired all these issues and appeased fans and critics alike.

Link Source : https://screenrant.com/jrpgs-sold-well-terrible-reviews/

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